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    Question Help, I was just issued a DPMS?!?

    Gents,

    Alright, alright, before anyone comes to the defense of DPMS I'm not going saying they are not 'ok' blasters, I think I own at least one, lol.

    Ok, ok, here's my story. I just got hired by a different company over here in "the sandbox" and I was all excited when I was handed a brand new Glock 19 in the box, wow, cool, it was christmas in the summer.

    I was then handed a well worn DPMS AR-15 16" barrel and all. My heart fell, i think I would have taken an M-16A2 better. To say the least I inspected the bolt, bolt carrier, etc, and it looks like the finish took the worst of it, the inside was fairly clean and semi lubed.

    So, my question I pose to the forum is what would you do to it. I really would rather use my own optics, fore-grips, etc. Even though it looks like i'll have to drop some money for a rail system. What I am really concerned about is extractor springs and internal parts i might have to worry about going bad...

    Any thoughts?

    thanks!

    -ZM

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    considering the cost of a simple maintenance kit from BCM http://www.bravocompanyusa.com/BCM-S...rade%20kit.htm, it might be cheap insurance. Check and make sure you have the right buffer matched to the gas tube system. you should be able to replace most of the critical parts pretty cheap, and then you know you have a good platform. Big difference between "range" and "combat" use, and you don't want to leave much to chance.

    ps, you might also want to pick up some of the better mags also. These http://www.bravocompanyusa.com/Magpu...k%20window.htm work very well and can be bought from all over the net. But i do know that places like BCM and Grant's http://www.gandrtactical.com/will make sure you get what you really need.

    good luck
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    If you can make it to the IZ I will help you in getting it up to speed. We can do an inspection, replace the gas rings, extractor spring/ insert, gas tube, do a proper staking, etc....Let me know.

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    Hmm, if it was my gun, I would have the following done to it:

    1. Change the entire BCG for either a BCM or LMT.
    2. Put an H buffer and CS buffer spring in it.
    3. Check the chamber to make sure it is 556 NATO.
    4. Stake castle nut (if it needed it).



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    Quote Originally Posted by C4IGrant View Post
    Hmm, if it was my gun, I would have the following done to it:

    1. Change the entire BCG for either a BCM or LMT.
    2. Put an H buffer and CS buffer spring in it.
    3. Check the chamber to make sure it is 556 NATO.
    4. Stake castle nut (if it needed it).



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    He can do all the above but if his weapon doesnt have a Chrome lined bore and chamber.......... Remember, thats an option with DPMS.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Charlie Hotel View Post
    He can do all the above but if his weapon doesnt have a Chrome lined bore and chamber.......... Remember, thats an option with DPMS.
    Hopefully anyone issuing them in "the sandbox" would have gotten chrome lined barrels, but then again you would have thought they would be handing out LMT's too... right?

    Jay

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    Quote Originally Posted by Charlie Hotel View Post
    He can do all the above but if his weapon doesnt have a Chrome lined bore and chamber.......... Remember, thats an option with DPMS.

    You are correct. My first reaction if given a DPMS to defend my life with in the sandbox would be to sell it and buy an Ak.

    If the weapon does NOT have a chrome lining, then he is just screwed and should be brushing up on his transition skills.

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    Quote Originally Posted by C4IGrant View Post
    You are correct. My first reaction if given a DPMS to defend my life with in the sandbox would be to sell it and buy an Ak.

    If the weapon does NOT have a chrome lining, then he is just screwed and should be brushing up on his transition skills.

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    Quoted for posterity.

    Zef, best of luck man. Do you have any wiggle room as to replacement of the carbine?
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    Noob q: Why is the lack of a chrome lined barrel bad?

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    Quote Originally Posted by eb2007 View Post
    Noob q: Why is the lack of a chrome lined barrel bad?


    Ever heard of Vietnam? Ask a Vet from that war about non chromed lined M16's.


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